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The former Motley Crue bassist continues his rise in the radio world. His Side Show franchise has just reached 100 affiliates with the addition of WKBU Bayou 95.7 in New Orleans. Effective April 28, The Side Show Classic with Nikki Sixx will join the station’s Friday evening lineup in the 10 p.m. to midnight timeslot.

As of Monday Hubbard Radio in Seattle will begin airing The Billy Madison Show on ROCK 98.9 KVRQ, according to Market Manager Mark Kaye. “Billy had me at hello. The first time I met Billy, Derek and Nard, I knew the Billy Madison Show was going to be a part of Rock 98.9 and a huge part indeed.”

Radio One's Chief Administration Officer Linda Vilardo has let the company know she will be leaving the at the end of 2017. In a short company press release, Vilardo said, “I’ve been working non-stop for many years, and I’m looking forward to taking a break and seeing what the future holds.”

Matty Staudt is the new Digital PD for iHeartMedia San Francisco. Staudt will oversee digital strategy for iHeartMedia’s six San Francisco stations, which includes all digital platforms, on-air personality websites, mobile, and social media. Staudt worked at Stitcher and as Executive Producer, WNEW in New York and KLLC in San Francisco.

Russell Rush has been promoted from APD to PD for iHeartMedia's Mix 96.1 in San Antonio. He keeps his midday shift on the station. Rush has been with iHeartMedia since 2005. He also hosts a weekly public affairs show that airs on all seven iHeart stations in San Antonio.

Brittany Tully has taken up the PD reins for the iHeart Country station as of April 17. Tully will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of 101.5 WYNK-FM, which boasts a lineup that includes The Bobby Bones Show and Baton Rouge on-air personality Austin James.

He will be the new Western Region, Radio Account Manager for Electronics Research, Inc., responsible for the sale and support of ERI’s broadcast antenna systems, towers, transmission line systems, and FM filter and combiner products. Roudebush has over 25 years experience in terrestrial broadcasting and telecom

With his last gig as an RVP/GM for Townsquare, 30 year radio manager Johnny Lathrop is ready for his management assignment. In addition to working for Townsquare, Lathrop has also spent time with Clear Channel, Gulfstar, Capstar and GAP. He can be reached at 903.283.0460 or [email protected].

Radio industry veteran Danny Ocean has been named United Stations’ newest representative in its Affiliate Relations department. Ocean will handle the Northeast region and focus on Top 40 and Hot AC properties, including Open House Party and The Dave & Jimmy Morning Show.

Up against sales executives from some of the biggest companies in radio, Gen Media Partners' VP/D.O.S. Julie Quarm and Senior AE Alison Rae won National Radio Awards for Sales Manager and Account Executive, respectively. The awards are from the Alliance of Women in Media’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter (AWM DFW) where their 34th annual Gala was held last Thursday.